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SEWING BASICS
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1
2
3
4
5
1
Wrongside
2
Surface
3
Upperthread
4
Lower thread
5
Loops appear on
surface of fabric
Solution
Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension-
control dial to a lower number.
4
3
5
Mem
o
•Whenyoufinishsewing,removethebobbin
cover and then make sure that the thread is shown
as below. If the thread is not shown as below,
the thread is not inserted through the tension-
adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly.
Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to
page 14, 15.
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Upper tension is too loose
Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
Note
•If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the
upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer
to“Upperthreading”(page16)andrethread
the upper thread.
1
2
3
4
5
1
Wrongside
2
Surface
3
Upperthread
4
Lower thread
5
Loops appear on
wrong
Solution
Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-
control dial to a higher number.
4
3
5
USEFUL SEWING TIPS
Various ways to achieve better results for your
sewing projects are described below. Refer to these
tips when sewing your project.
Trial sewing
Atrialpieceoffabricshouldbesewn.Useapieceof
fabric and thread that are the same as those used for
your project, and check the thread tension and stitch
length and width.
Changing the sewing direction
1
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the
sewing machine.
Leavetheneedlelowered(inthefabric).
If the needle was raised, lower the needle
either by turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise)orbypressing
once.
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, be sure to
raise the needle before changing the sewing
direction. If the fabric is turned while the
needle is lowered, the needle may bend or
break.
2
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the
fabric.
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
3
Lower the presser foot lever and continue
sewing.
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